Very Good
#444 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 25% in state
James Tansey
Elementary School · Fall River · Fall River, MA
A Fall River elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
711 Ray Street, Fall River, MA 02720
- Math 55% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Tansey score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where James Tansey sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,150/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fall River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,907
Median home value
$361,800
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
39.7%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer BordenEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Holy Name SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Antioch SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fall River
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $22,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Tansey is listed in Fall River; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Tansey
James Tansey is a public elementary school in Fall River, MA, part of Fall River, serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Tansey
What grades does James Tansey serve?
James Tansey serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend James Tansey?
James Tansey has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Tansey?
The student-teacher ratio at James Tansey is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Tansey rank in MA?
James Tansey ranks #444 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is James Tansey's MySchoolScout rating?
James Tansey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James Tansey?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Tansey has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Tansey a charter school?
No, James Tansey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Tansey a Title I school?
No, James Tansey is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (508) 675-8206
- Area population (ZIP 02720)
- 31,063
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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